The artist and poet shares her current inspirations from Harlem jazz to East Village witch craft, with art and poetry in between....

The artist and poet shares her current inspirations from Harlem jazz to East Village witch craft, with art and poetry in between....

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1) Jules Jazz Bistro

1) Jules Jazz Bistro

This little French jazz club is on the same block as my apartment. It has become my local watering hole because they have live jazz seven nights a week. Every now and again, the manager jumps on stage and sings Edith Piaf ballads, and she is amazing! It's also a lovely place to have a glass of wine and write. I actually wrote a lot of the poetry book I recently released there.

2) Carole King

2) Carole King

I try to see a Broadway show once a month. My arts collective took me to see the musical for my birthday in September. It was unforgettable! I can't think of a better show to see for a girls' night out and Carole King is everything! I want to be her when I grow up.

1) Jules Jazz Bistro

This little French jazz club is on the same block as my apartment. It has become my local watering hole because they have live jazz seven nights a week. Every now and again, the manager jumps on stage and sings Edith Piaf ballads, and she is amazing! It's also a lovely place to have a glass of wine and write. I actually wrote a lot of the poetry book I recently released there.

2) Carole King

I try to see a Broadway show once a month. My arts collective took me to see the musical for my birthday in September. It was unforgettable! I can't think of a better show to see for a girls' night out and Carole King is everything! I want to be her when I grow up.

3) National Black Theatre

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's Theater is now run by her daughter, the incredible writer and alter artist Sade Lythcott. The theatre's productions are so inspiring, but my favorite part is the beautiful building itself, as well as the on going art exhibitions in the lobby.

4) Francesco Clemente

I actually was lucky enough to preview his new gallery show, "Two Tents" at the Mary Boone Gallery right before it opened. Clemente's tents make you feel like you have been transported to a different world where magic is the only currency. Definitely a show that should not be missed!

5) Enchantments

My number one witch friend artist/photographer Liza Voloshin and I live at this shop. I learned how to read palms and tarot cards there last year. Enchantments is great for candles, cards and amazing books. Being from New Orleans, I love any place that has a voodoo section.

6) Molly Austin's Big Pony Show

This is my favorite New York City secret! An underground standup comedy show on the Lower East Side hosted by Molly Austin. Once a month, Mia Moretti spins disco records after the show and it turns into a full dance party. My girlfriends and I go religiously every Monday.

7) The Rubin Museum

I love this museum. My friend Beth Citron just finished curating the most gorgeous photo exhibit of Marc Ribound's journey across Asia in 1950's and 60's, as well as Francesco Clemente's "Inspired by India" exhibit on the top floor, which I could not be a bigger fan of if I tried.

8) Coffee Talk

My perfect morning is grabbing a coffee with the girls at Saturday's in the West Village and walking through the park over to the book stand guys. They are a little grumpy but have the best selection of poetry.

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9) Williamsburg Bridge

My New York happy place. Mia, Margot, Liza, Kate and I walk it once a week when we are all in town. It has a really special creative effect on us. Especially Margot, she wrote most of her new album during walks on that bridge.